Students integrate the theory of broadcast journalism into the production of a substantial piece of broadcast journalism for radio (to fit a 15 minutes broadcast slot) or television/web video (7 minutes). They will research, record and present the piece on a subject chosen by themselves with the approval of their project supervisor.

Group workshops explain the requirements of the project (20%) and individual tutorial sessions assist with preparation of the project idea and development (80%). The student keeps a diary of feedback received in the tutorials to assist with the evaluation. The independent study will typically include research of the topic to be covered (10%) arranging interviews and location recording (30%), location recording (20%) editing, scripting and post-production (40%).

Key Information Set Data:
10% scheduled L&T activities
90% guided independent learning

Hudson and Rowlands, The Broadcast Journalism Handbook, Pearson, 2007
Mills, J., The Broadcast Voice, Focal Press, 2004
Trewin, J., Presenting on TV and Radio, Focal Press, 2003
Fleming, C., The Radio Handbook, Routledge, 2002
Ray, V., The Television News Handbook, McMillan, 2003
Chantler, P. & Stewart, P., Basic Radio Journalism, Focal Press, 2003

Broadcast Newsroom and portable recording equipment.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Radio or TV Project - A 7 minute TV or 10 minute radio documentary feature on a subject of the student's choice. 60% [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Essay - A Critical analysis of the project 3,000 words, to include, typically, a production diary and the project proposal 40% [Learning Outcomes 1,6]

Key Information Set Data:
60% practical
40% coursework